Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora By IHG

Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora sets itself apart with a private onsen bath in every room, fed by the mineral-rich Miyagino spring, one of Hakone’s seventeen hot spring sources. River-facing rooms open onto balconies above the Hayakawa gorge, while hillside rooms take a more enclosed, garden-facing outlook. The design mixes contemporary boutique styling with local references, including archival photography of Gora station worked into the interiors.

The atmosphere is relaxed rather than formal, in keeping with the Hotel Indigo brand’s focus on neighbourhood character. Days typically move between the in-room onsen, the shared thermal spring area with its digital art display, and Riverside Kitchen and Bar, where an open wood-fire grill features regional ingredients such as Ashigara wagyu. A foot bath beside the river adds a low-key spot to unwind between activities.

Hakone is one of the more concentrated golf destinations near Tokyo, with courses including Hakone-en on the shore of Lake Ashi and Hakone Kurakake, which spans the Kanagawa-Shizuoka border with views toward Mount Fuji, both within a manageable drive. After a round, the hotel’s private onsen and 24 hour fitness centre offer genuine recovery value rather than standard hotel amenities, and the complimentary shuttle to Gora and Odawara stations keeps logistics simple for guests combining golf with wider Hakone sightseeing.